TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
2,264 km
1,407 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,264 km
1,407 mi / 1,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

TAP UIO
Airport Name Tapachula International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAP UIO
ICAO Code MMTP SEQM
City Tapachula Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 97 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.790000, -92.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tapachula (TAP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,264 kilometers (1,407 miles / 1,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Tapachula, it's 18:15 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,103 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tapachula International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tapachula (TAP) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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